This is a branch cheek steel bit. It has a medium height port.
The cheeks are curved, each bears a rein loop, there is a straight shackle bar.
There is an round gilt brass cheek boss or badge on each side of the bit.
Each cheek boss has a central queen's crown and a band around the edge which reads "Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry".
This regiment started in 1819, read about their history on Wikipedia here
Dimensions : mouthpiece 12.5cm (5"), cheeks 20cm (8") not including rein loops
Weight 542g (1 lb 3¼ oz)
Ref : bit401
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Price :£360.00 (+ £4.85 insured shipping within UK which should take 24-48 hours),
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